Oakland Athletics SP Jarrod Parker (elbow) underwent surgery that included reconstruction of the flexor tendon and ulnar collateral ligament complex. It was considered a success.

Fantasy Tip: It's very unfortunate to see Parker once again have to go through a major operation, but at least the surgery portion is out of the way now. Parker flashed very notable potential in 2012 and 2013, when he won a combined 25 ballgames to go with respectable numbers, and he's already said he plans on pitching again. Hopefully he'll have the chance to be a factor in 2017.

Fantasy Tip: It'll be a long and arduous process, but Parker is no stranger to that after having two Tommy John surgeries. He won't pitch at all this year and is a long shot to return to fantasy relevance in the future.

Oakland Athletics SP Jarrod Parker (elbow) will undergo right elbow surgery April 1, and it won't be known until that point how severe the injury is or how much time he will need to recover. The surgery will be done by Los Angeles-based physician Dr. Neal ElAttrache, who performed his previous three elbow operations.

Fantasy Tip: According to manager Bob Melvin, the 27-year-old right-hander will wait until after the surgery to decide if he will make another comeback attempt. A third Tommy John surgery isn't out of the question and he should be off your fantasy radar.

Updating a previous item, Oakland Athletics SP Jarrod Parker (elbow) should be able to pitch again after suffering a lateral elbow impingement Thursday, March 10, according to head trainer Nick Paparesta. Parker will go for an MRI exam to determine the next step. Parker will need to show full extension without pain before resuming a throwing program, meaning he's unlikely to pitch again this spring.

Fantasy Tip: A once promising career could be close to over. Parker has already endured a fractured arm and two Tommy John surgeries, so this latest setback could be the nail in the coffin for the 27-year-old. He shouldn't be on any fantasy radars.

Updating a previous report, Oakland Athletics SP Jarrod Parker (elbow) suffered a a lateral elbow impingement Thursday, March 10, according to the organization.

Fantasy Tip: Parker hasn't pitched since 2013, and given his lengthy elbow injury history, he'll likely be looking at another surgery and/or a three- to four-month period of rest. At this point, Parker shouldn't be on your fantasy radar.